At which school in the district do you work?
I work at Stroudsburg High School.
How long have you been working at SASD?
I have worked here for 3 years.
What is your favorite part of working at SASD?
SASD is very welcoming and the staff is extremely friendly; there is an amazing sense of family here as well.
What is one piece of advice you would share with your students?
I would say to my students: to strive for success, to be true to themselves, and to enjoy their high school years as they fly by quickly!
How and when did you know being a school nurse was what you wanted to do
I needed a change after my husband’s passing and I enjoy working with high school students.
Who do you look up to?
I always looked up to my father, he was a hard worker, provided for his family, and taught us work ethic.
What will your life look like after you retire?
After retirement, I plan to use my camper to travel and enjoy my grandchildren.
What is something that most people may not know about you?
Most people don’t know that I am an advent football fan! I enjoy watching NFL games and my team is the Philadelphia Eagles!
What is your proudest achievement?
My proudest achievement was having my children and graduating from NCC (Northampton Community College) with my nursing degree.
What is one thing you wish people knew about being a school nurse in general
School nursing is very busy – it’s more than giving out bandaids! We work very hard and see a large volume of students daily along with staff. We need to ensure that each student has complete immunizations, physicals, eye exams, and hearing screenings along with sick visits, injuries, medications, and more.
What is something your students have taught you?
Students have taught me to be more understanding and observant about the challenges they face, cultural differences, and language barriers.